Such an amazing academy all around. My husband and I have been here for about a year and a half and it truly has become a second home and family. All of the instructors are amazing and everyone has been so welcoming from the start. I truly feel I've learned and improved the most here under Prof Tinguinha and his amazing black belts. 10/10 one of the best academies I've been a part of. read more

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Old School, fantastic training in traditional Brazilian jiu jitsu. Patient instructors and great for kids or adults read more

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If you are looking for a school that will invest in you as a student, I 110% recommend Tinguinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy! I've called this place my second home for a few years now, and despite changes in my personal life, time off has not deterred me from coming back to the school. Master Tinguinha does an excellent job in adjusting his teaching style to those of world champions, casual practitioners, and those looking to stay fit and have fun. As a female practitioner, I have experienced the school being both inclusive and comfortable (everyone is extremely respectful!). At Tinguinha's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, I've learned to defend myself and developed the confidence to compete. If you are thinking about trying Jiu-Jitsu, or are looking for a second-home in Orange County, I recommend this school. read more

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Amazing teachers and great people awesome environment. Real friendly and inviting. They take the time to teach correct form and techniques. Awesome place! read more

5 Star Review for the following reasons: -Top Notch instruction -Extensive group of training partners -Very professional - Large mat space -Mats cleaned after every class -Multi faceted teaching including online, DVD's, in class instruction, affiliate schools -Amazing kids class -Family friendly atmosphere - Well priced I have been attending class at Tinguinha Jiu Jitsu Academy since July 2016. (I received a 30 day trial as a gift from my buddy Jojo.) Since then I have been coming about twice a week. I previously studied judo and jiu jitsu at another nearby club in Claremont. I'm 38 years old and work full time. I attend Tinguinha's academy primarily for exercise, self defense, and fun. The facility is clean and space is abundant. There is a restroom, changing room, and shower. The front lobby has shirts, gi's, patches, and DVDs for sale. There is plenty of hand sanitizer, wipes, and cleaning supplies to maintain a germ free environment. The classes are well organized and primarily taught by 6 stripe black belt Mauricio Tinguinha. He has a seemingly never ending wealth of knowledge that he shares in each class. The class structure usually begins with warm ups and stretching, then a technique or two, position training, and then randori (sparring). There is an extensive group of individuals to work with from white collar professionals, health care workers, law enforcement employees, students, etc. There is an abundance of black belts, brown, purple, blue and white belts to help you with your technique. What drew me to this club is how everyone is willing to help. There's great tournament style training throughout the year to help prepare you mentally and physically for the big day. There are plenty of students here who have competed at the highest level and were victorious. I have a 7 and 9 year old who have been attending class here for the past 3 years. I entered them into jiu jitsu for self defense and to help boost their confidence. They have a higher level of self worth and respect for others, thanks to the kids class here. I cannot say enough good things about this club, so I'll end here. Some tips for newcomers and visitors, 1. Come with a clean gi, and rashguard (undershirt) 2. Keep your mind open to learn something new 3. Take care of and respect your partners. Without each other, this sport would not exist. I go to www.xguardbrand.com or www.redjourneybrand.com for gi's, rashguards, and other martial arts apparel read more

Tinguinha BJJ Academy - Martial Arts Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

As someone who had zero experience in brazilian jiu-jitsu, I was welcomed by everyone. I been going to Tinguinha BJJ Academy for 3 months now and I enjoy how Mauricio pushes me every class. If you want to learn bjj and are new to it, I would highly recommend Tinguinha BJJ Academy. read more

Tinguinha BJJ Academy - Martial Arts Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

This place was home for me for over 8 years. Tinguinha is more than a BJJ teacher, he is a mentor that cares about his student's and the community. This is apparent in the way he address safety and respect. The culture he and his wife Livia have developed here is what maintains the level of loyalty it does. If it wasn't for my move, I would still be training here. read more

I've been coming to the academy for almost 1.5 years and Professor Tinguinha, Scott, Ben and all the other coaches there are awesome! They break it down step by step and with different angles to show you how to do everything. They explain not only what to do but why you are doing it. Not only are the instructors great but the other students are as well. All of them are respectful and always willing to lend a hand if you have a question. I haven't ever seen any sort of toxicity on or off the mat. All in all, a great place to learn BJJ! read more

Some basic info about the school: Basically all BJJ classes taught by 3rd degree black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. -- Mauricio "Tinguinha" Mariano -basically the master/inventor of spider guard. -he's also head of the BJJ dept. or the new UFC training center. To my knowledge, the school is the original Gracie Barra "Orange County" before Gracie Barra is what is today (extensive amount of schools in every city). So yeah, this place is super-legitimate old school/original BJJ. The facility- Its big with 2 mat areas. One big white mat and another tournament style mat area. Also heavy bags are up for the muay thai classes (also very good.) 1 bathroom but also has a separate changing area with separate shower. a bench for spectators. The Classes- 7 days a week, kids program, Muay Thai, and women's self defense also offered. The environment- Super friendly, family style. Its like the mom and pop restaurant except of enjoying your favorite avocado teriyaki bacon burger, you're eating plate lunch of BJJ. The people- No egos. Everyone there is there to help one another. Wide range of heights/weights to train with. I live in Irvine and commute about 30 mins to an hour to train here. read more

I first met Tinguinha in Brazil training BJJ. He was already a black and was considered one of the best on the mat at Gracie Barra. He is know as the inventor of the spider guard, his technique is amazing. The gym is clean and class is really fun. For sure check this place out for a class. read more

I guess my review is as biased as it gets, because now I am an instructor here. But when I first started here in 2007, I knew this was something I wanted to be a part of. Back then, I was close to 190 lbs, with weak knees and tons of unhealthy habits. Today I walk at 145 lbs and I feel better than I felt in high school. I owe this to the great Jiu-Jitsu instruction of Mauricio "Tinguinha" and Muay Thai instruction from John Vitasa. I identify this as the place that saved my life. read more

This review is strictly for Tinguinha's teaching--I trained under him when he was in Anaheim, so I don't know how the facilities at the new place are (I bet they're outstanding, though). Tinguinha is one of the most decent people you'll ever meet. His style of teaching benefited me greatly. He got me to focus more on solid, basic techniques rather than trying to swarm on my opponents with pure strength. (He would tell me: "You see a closed door, and instead of trying to open it and walk through, you just want to smash right through it.") He won't allow you to be lazy or sloppy, but he's not going to rip your head off and humiliate you if you don't succeed, either. Excellent sensei. read more

Osssss! I highly recommend this place to train jiu jitsu. Tinguinha is a great teacher and is very passionate about everyone's improvement. I mean everyone. It doesn't matter if you are a seasoned veteran or a first week white belt. He's going to watch everyone and give you the tools to improve. Not only is he a great teacher, he has created a welcoming environment for anyone to come and train. Everyone who trains here is cool. I mean 100%. read more

I've been taking a fitness class at Tinguinha BJJ Academy taught by Jeff N. for the past 8 months and I can say w/o reservation that he teaches a crazy-good, muscle building, boot camp style class. It's only 1 hour long but I always leave in a full sweat and feeling really pumped! I swear his workouts cover every muscle in your body. Taking this class has significantly improved my overall strength, balance, coordination and endurance and is good for all ages and fitness levels. So if you're looking for an instructor who really cares about your fitness and a great class at a price that doesn't break the bank, I highly recommend this place! His classes are held on Sat. from 9-10AM and on Tue from 3-4PM. Best overall fitness class ever!!!!! read more

Great place, cool vibes. Strong team. Nothing but respect for Professor Mauricio. First day I dropped in to check it out I was hooked. I was there for about 8 years. Life happens so I haven't been able to drop by in a long time, but he still checks up on me once in a while to see what I'm up to. read more

I am a 55 year old physician who after 6 years of jiujitsu at another place went for one month here because my adult son asked if I would do it with him. I had no intention of staying longer than one month. Over four years later I look forward to going to class. It is obvious professor cares about his students and we are one large family. Professor coached me to a world championship last year, only silver in the world this year due to a rib injury. His attention to detail is way above what I was used to. read more

I absolutely love the community that Tinguinha offers, and the instruction is excellent! Not to mention that when I first started, I didn't feel uncomfortable or out of place; it's definitely a great place for all skill levels! read more

I found Tinguinha's gym and am so glad I did. Since first joining in November, it has become my second home. From white belts to Master Tinguinha himself, everyone is there to learn this beautiful art and help each other out. Tinguinha and his wife are two of the most genuine people I've ever met. The atmosphere there is always warm and friendly. I could go on, but go see for yourselves. As the sign reads when you walk in: "May all who enter as guests, leave as friends" read more

While I have since moved so I do not attend anymore, I did stay at the academy for over 2 years and earn my blue belt. I have since trained at many other academies and I can honestly say you are getting top level instructions, great vibes, and amazing people at this academy. I still feel at home when I go and visit from time to time. read more

This place is the real deal. The guys are friendly and helpful. I was able to practice with some of the best BJJ players and one of the best instructors. read more

My son have a blast here. Coach Ken and coach Andy are AWESOME with kids! Fun and games while learning some real BJJ.

Extremely friendly and fun atmosphere. Felt like part of a team from the moment I walked in. World class instructor and highly, friendly skilled students. Hooked from the very first lesson thought by Cole Franson. read more

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Awesome, awesome gym. Professor let me join in on their competition class even though I'm just a white belt. Serious beasts on the mat, but also the nicest bunch of dudes. You can tell Professor genuinely cares about the art form and his student body. Go train! read more

I first started out with J. Nolasco at Santiago Canyon College classes in Orange & have expanded my work out to the Saturday/Tuesday classes at Tinguinha BJJ. Jeff works on all aspects & includes breathing, balance & cardio - Everything I need to keep my body in tip top shape & feeling better than I did 20 years ago. Jeff really cares about his students and gives an awesome workout. I highly recommend his classes. read more

I've been training at the Tinguinha Brazilian jiu jitsu academy since 07. It's great place to train and learn self defense. The people are friendly and helpful and the training is great. read more

Tinguinha is by far the best BJJ instructor I've ever known. He is the reason so many of his students medal at major competions. I've been training there fours years and the brotherhood is unmatched. It all starts at the top with Tinguinha. We have big guys, some are really big guys. We also have some extremely fast guys. The bottom line is Tinguinha builds each student's foundation. How can a new white belt do some complicated move when he/she doesn't know the basics such as position or how to learn to defend against higher belts first? Once Tinguinha builds your foundation, he then builds your walls. It's like a building that's only as solid as the foundation it's sitting on. Tinguinha has eyes on the side and in the back of his head. He knows every single one of his students strengths and weaknesses better than they do. He matches people up correctly to improve their weaknesses. He makes sure everyone is in a safe environment but I promise you he will bring out the best in you. He has never once rediculed a student but he pushes each person to reach their potential day after day. He gives individual consultations to each student to go over their progress of what they're doing well and what needs improvement. I'm one of the oldest guys and I'm treated like a brother by everyone. I'm a purple belt that moved from San Diego to Anaheim. I tried so many schools and at one point I had three memberships simultaneously in the Yorba Linda/Brea area. it took me a short time to realize Tinguinha was the school for me. Tinguinha has affiliate schools in California, other states, and South Korea. They are all Black belts who still train consistently with Tinguinha. Please try our school or an affiliate if it's closer to work or home. You will be welcomed and you can see for yourself what I've tried to convey. read more